About

Carissa Orr has been strumming to the beat of her own guitar since the young age of 14. When a guitar playing crush said, “girls don’t really play guitar,” she went out and bought one the very next day. Since graduating with a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Administration and Leadership in December 2015, Carissa has combined her knack for music and her passion for Early Childhood into the Music with Ms. Carissa program. Working with children and families for more than 10 years, Carissa has written original songs and created activities to get children of all ages engaged in learning through music. Carissa has released one full length album and is now sharing those tunes and more around Metro Detroit in hopes of inspiring children, families and educators to love music and make it each day. She is a national Keynote speaker including conferences such as the Michigan AEYC Early Childhood Conference, the Association for Child Development Annual Conference and the School Age Childcare Conference in Macomb, MI.

Ms. Carissa has also completed the Drums Alive Certification as of August 2015 and is now able to lead the interactive Drums Alive classes for schools and families. Head over to the Drums Alive link to find out more information! Check out this flyer as well!Drums Alive Flyer

Meet Ms. Lyndsey!

Lyndsey Fregonara is an Early Childhood Professional who loves to share her passion for music and movement! After graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education from Baker College of Allen Park in 2014 (where Ms. Carissa was one of her teachers!) Lyndsey began working with Music with Ms. Carissa to master her skills. Lyndsey provides an interactive opportunity for children of all ages to actively make music, leading the group with songs, dances, and sometimes a ukulele! Ms. Lyndsey is also a Drums Alive certified Instructor as of August 2015 and is excited to share family friendly fitness around Metro Detroit.

Book a session of Music with Ms. Carissa today to be engaged, inspired and entertained!

Send inquiries to carissaknoles@yahoo.com or call/text 313-575-6916. Keep on Rockin’!

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She welcomes any feedback, questions or comments